SPECCED UP CAMERAS
Although iPad might not be for photographers or
anything other than the occasional selie, Apple
has made some serious improvements to the
camera modules on its smallest iPad. The irm has
added the Center Stage experience from the iPad
Pro to the iPad mini, allowing users to enjoy more
engaging and enjoyable video calls on FaceTime.
Thanks to a new Ultra Wide front camera with a
new 12MP sensor and an improved ield of view,
the camera will now automatically pan to keep
users in focus as they move around the room. It’s
ideal if you are on a call with your loved ones and
you’re preparing dinner in the kitchen at the same
time, and even works when more family members
and friends join in. Center Stage isn’t the only use
case, of course, as the new camera features Focus
Pixels and a larger aperture to capture sharp, vivid
photos, with the rear camera also including True
Tone lash, perfect for capturing images in low
light. Combined with A15 Bionic, users can now
enjoy more natural-looking photos with Smart
HDR. According to The Guardian, the new camera
works “just as well” as the iPad Pro, with Samuel
Gibbs, technology editor, writing that it contains
“features usually found on high-end video
conference solutions and a few smart displays.”
FASTER CONNECTIONS FOR
PROFESSIONAL USERSAlthough artists, photographers, and
videographers will likely beneit from the
feature set ofered by the iPad Pro, the iPad mini
now packs its punch as a professional device for
users in a range of settings. One of the biggest
innovations with the latest iPad mini is the
addition of 5G, allowing users to beneit from